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Facility Management Certificate of Specialization

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AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
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CS Certificate of Specialization
Human Resources Management	9 units
Project Management	15 units

Career Opportunities

A Bay Area career pathways survey (based on over 450 employers surveyed) on current recruitment showed demand for facility management office and administration; financial; budgeting; facility repair & maintenance; project management; mechanics and installers; plumbing and HVAC. There were some 2,566 job postings in 2019 for these areas. Enrolled students are prepared in a broad range of entry-level and mid-management facility management positions. This certification facilitates the upward mobility of lower-wage facility workers to higher-wage positions, and helps address the regional under-supply of such workers. The average salary for a facility manager in three Bay Area counties is $79,000.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Effectively maintain an organization's buildings and equipment.
Effectively manage and lead employees by communicating, solving problems, and making decisions.

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

This program is designed for individuals working at the supervisory level and for those interested in supervisory positions. An advisory committee composed of representatives from various types of businesses and industrial organizations has assisted the College staff in the development of the program.

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include administrative assistant, bank trust officer, branch manager, chief executive officer, claims adjuster, department/division manager, employment interviewer, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, plant manager, president, production controller, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. The program provides readily usable skills for the student who earns an Associate degree, as well as a base for those who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Mathematics, English, and use of microcomputers, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower-division major preparation for Business and Accounting for the California State University and University of California systems. For independent and out-of-state colleges and universities, use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Facility Management Certificate of Achievement provides an overview of information that is vital to running an efficient facility. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of how to design and manage facilities, from concept to installation, to long-term efficient use, maintaining cost-effectiveness and operations at peak performance levels.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 7 units		Units
MGMT 306	Essentials of Facility Management	3 units
MGMT 265	Project Management	3 units
COOP 670	Cooperative Education/Work Experience	1 unit

Required Selective Courses: 7-8 units		Units
ACTG 100	Accounting Procedures	3 units
ARCH 120	Architecture + Design Drawing I: Drawing and Visual Thinking	2 units
ARCH 140	Architecture + Design Drawing II: Design Communication	2 units
ARCH 666	Introduction to Architecture	1 unit
BLDG 760	Energy Regulations	3 units
BUS. 100	Introduction to Business	3 units
BUSW 418	Spreadsheets	3 units
ELEC 111	Introduction to Electronics Fundamentals	3 units
ELEC 112	Advanced Electronics Fundamentals	3 units
MGMT 100	Introduction to Management	3 units
MGMT 235	Leadership and Supervision	3 units
R.E. 220	Real Estate Property Management	3 units
BLDG 710	Advanced Building Inspection	4.5 units

Total Required Units: 14 - 15